Washington Post has lost nearly 90% of its audience since 2021

The Washington Post's audience has shrunk dramatically, losing nearly 90% of its readers since 2021. Data reveals that daily traffic fell from 22.5 million at the start of Biden’s term to just 2.5-3 million in 2024, a drop of 20 million daily users.

Revenue also decreased from $190 million to $174 million, reflecting a wider trend facing legacy media.

Owner Jeff Bezos is attempting to shift the outlet toward a more centrist stance, resulting in controversies that have led to staff departures and layoffs.

The decline in viewership is consistent across other outlets like CNN and MSNBC.